Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Subaru Solterra

Ioniq 9 RWD vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $58,955
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 28 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $5,700 vs $4,350

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 28 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Subaru Solterra
6.7 s vs 8.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq9 and Subaru Solterra
Spec Hyundai Ioniq9 Subaru Solterra
Trim used Ioniq 9 RWD Premium
MSRP (USD) $58,955 $38,495 (better)
Range 335 mi (better) 288 mi
Efficiency 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107 kWh (better) 70.5 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 235 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 24 min (better) 28 min
Roadtrip score 85.8 (better) 76.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 127 mi (better) 94 mi
USD per mile of range 176 $/mi 134 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 8.4 s 6.7 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph (better) 99 mph
Cargo 22 cu ft (better) 16 cu ft
Tow rating 5,512 lb (better) 1,653 lb

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…

  • You drive long days: 335 vs 288 miles of rated range.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You haul gear: 22 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 1,653 lb.

Pick the Subaru Solterra if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $58,955 to start, $20,460 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.7 vs 8.4 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Subaru Solterra

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq9Subaru Solterra
Efficiency370 Wh/mi280 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,200$3,150
80% home, 20% public DC$5,700$4,350
All public DC fast charging$11,850$8,950

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Hyundai Ioniq9Subaru Solterra
First leg (90% to 10%)228 mi196 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop199 mi171 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 55 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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